Understanding of Mental Health and Psychological Well-being.pptx

MENTAL HEALTH

1. Understanding of Mental Health and Psychological Well-being

2. STRESS AND MENTAL HEALTH “You can’t change how people treat you or what they say about you. All you can do is change how you react to it.” -Mahatma Gandhi

3. Imagine you are browsing your Facebook timeline, and you saw the following pictures posted by your friends. Draw the reaction you will give in each post. YOUR REACTION:

4. Imagine you are browsing your Facebook timeline, and you saw the following pictures posted by your friends. Draw the reaction you will give in each post. YOUR REACTION:

5. Imagine you are browsing your Facebook timeline, and you saw the following pictures posted by your friends. Draw the reaction you will give in each post. YOUR REACTION:

6. STRESS STRESS —a condition characterized by symptoms of physical or emotional tension. An individual may feel when he/she is struggling to accept changes with physical, mental, and emotional responses. It may give tension which will lead into various responses such as anger, frustration, and nervousness. What you may not know is that it’s a natural response of the mind and body to a situation in which a person feels threatened or worried. Stress can be positive (the excitement of preparing for your 18th birthday) or negative (dealing with a loss of a family member).

7. STRESS Stress was used to describe a variety of unpleasant feelings such as overtime we feel angry, conflicted, overwhelmed, frustrated or fatigued.

8. STRESS Prolonged stress can cause high blood pressure, weaken the immune system and contribute to diseases such as obesity and heart disease.

9. STRESS Prolonged stress can cause high blood pressure , weaken the immune system and contribute to diseases such as obesity and heart disease.It can also lead to mental health problems such as anxiety and depression—disorders that are becoming more common in youth.

10. STRESS Prolonged stress can cause high blood pressure , weaken the immune system and contribute to diseases such as obesity and heart disease.It can also lead to mental health problems such as anxiety and depression—disorders that are becoming more common in youth.

11. STRESSORS - Demanding or threatening events These events can cause stress, the organism’s biological and behavioral response to the stressor.

12. RECOGNIZE SIGNS OF STRESS Irritability and anger. Stressed-out teens might be more short-tempered or argumentative than normal. Signs of stress in adolescents can show up in a number of ways: Changes in behavior. A once-active teen now doesn’t want to leave the house. Sudden changes can be a sign that stress levels are high. Trouble sleeping. A teen might complain of feeling tired all the time, sleep more than usual or have trouble falling asleep at night.

13. RECOGNIZE SIGNS OF STRESS Neglecting responsibilities. If an adolescent suddenly drops the ball on homework, forgets obligations or starts procrastinating more than usual, stress might be a factor Signs of stress in adolescents can show up in a number of ways: Eating changes. Eating too much or too little can both be reactions to stress. Getting sick more often. Stress often shows up as physical symptoms. Adolescents who feel stress often report headaches or stomachaches.

14. WAYS TO COPE WITH STRESS As an adolescent, you can learn how to manage stress that can lead to happier and healthier lives. Here are some tips to help you keep stress at bay . Keep a positive attitude. Be assertive instead of aggressive. Assert your feelings, opinions, or beliefs instead of becoming angry, defensive, or passive. Exercise regularly. Your body can fight stress better when it is fit. Eat healthy, well-balanced meals. Learn to manage your time more effectively. Make time for hobbies, interests, and relaxation. Get enough rest and sleep. Your body needs time to recover from stressful events. Don't rely on alcohol, drugs, or compulsive behaviors to reduce stress. Seek out social support. Spend enough time with those you enjoy. Seek treatment with a psychologist or other mental health professional trained in stress management to learn healthy ways of dealing with the stress in your life.

15. Mental Health I t is a condition of being sound mentally and emotionally that is characterized by the absence of mental illness and by adequate adjustment especially as reflected in feeling comfortable about oneself. It is also a positive feeling about others, and the ability to meet the demands of daily life. Having a good mental health is also a state of the overall wellbeing of a person associated with, can set and aim your goals, enjoying your life to the fullest, can have and maintain a good relationship with other people especially your classmates and colleagues and lastly, you are able to manage and recover from loneliness and stress.

16. Mental Health A good mental health doesn’t necessarily mean being happy or successful all the time. Most people feel depressed, lonely, or anxious now and then, but those with good mental health can take these feelings in stride and overcome them. When such feelings or moods persist and interfere with a person’s ability to function normally, though, it may be a sign of a more serious mental health problem and time to seek help.

17. Mental Health Wellbeing is the holistic view of our self and our health. As an adolescent, there are several factors that could influence your wellbeing such as pressure due to exams, assignments and projects, family issues, financial status, relationships among other people, and mobile addiction. It is your task to cope with stress and manage your mental health. Having a good mental health means that you are stable enough to face challenges brought by the different daily circumstances. Whatever life may bring to you, you can ‘bounce back’ and get to action again.

18. Mental Health Indicators Emotional well-being: life satisfaction, happiness, cheerfulness, peacefulness. Psychological well-being: self-acceptance, personal growth including openness to new experiences, optimism, hopefulness, purpose in life, control of one’s environment, spirituality, self-direction, and positive relationships. Social well-being: social acceptance, belief in the potential of people and society, personal self-worth and usefulness to society, and a sense of community

19. 10 TIPS FOR MENTAL AND HEALTH WELL-BEING 1. Get enough sleep and rest. Sleep affects our physical and mental health but can be the first thing you trade in when you get busy or stressed. 2. Take time out for things you enjoy. Balance in life is important, so taking time out for things you enjoy can make a difference to how you think and feel. 3. Be active and eat well. Your physical and mental health is closely linked, so adding exercise and nutritious food every day can make you feel better.

20. 10 TIPS FOR MENTAL AND HEALTH WELL-BEING 4. Nurture relationships and connect with others. Your connection to others is what builds you up and keeps you strong. 5. Learn to manage stress. If you have trouble winding down or managing thoughts you may find relaxation, yoga or writing your feelings down helpful. 6. Get involved and join in. Being part of a group with common interests provides a sense of belonging so find out about sporting, music, volunteer or community groups locally.

21. 10 TIPS FOR MENTAL AND HEALTH WELL-BEING 7. Build your confidence. Learning improves your mental fitness and taking on a new challenge can build confidence and give you a sense of achievement. 8. Be comfortable in your own skin. Everyone is unique and should be celebrated. Know who you are and what makes you happy. 9. Set realistic goals and deal with tasks one at a time. It is good to be specific when you set a goal to help keep you on track. 10. Reach out for help when you need it. Everyone needs support from time to time. Talking to a family member, a friend, your doctor or one of the many services available can make all the difference.

22. These are the commonly cited causes of stress of the students: • peers • examinations • making portfolios • returning to study • poor time management • bullying • overcrowding • noise • meeting the deadlines • difficulty in organizing work • various tasks from each subject • leaving assignments to the last minute • adjusting to life as senior high school students • parents or problems at home • balancing between family and school • difficulties with personal relationships (e.g. infatuation, crushes)

23. The Good Stress and The Bad Stress There are two types of stress, “eustress” , which is the term for positive stress or good stress, and “dystress” which refers to negative stress or bad stress as cited by Dr. Lazarus, building on Dr. Selye’s work. He said that there is distinction between eustress and dystress. In everyday life, we always use the term "stress" to describenegative situations. This directs many people to believe that all stress is bad for people, which is not true. Eustress, or positive stress, can motivate someone to regain enthusiasm in their endeavor, it can give excitement to revitalize performance.

24. Causes of Good Stress: The following are examples of good stresses: • being promoted in the job • having your first date • becomes number one in your class or competitions • receiving good commendations from family, friends, and relatives • acquiring and possessing new gadgets • during holiday seasons • passing in your examinations • meeting your old closest friends • starting a new business • additional allowance • having outdoor activities together with your classmates • jamming/bonding Good stress is the type of stress you feel when you are excited. Your hormones surge high and your pulse quickens. You feel that you are far from stress.

25. Causes of Bad Stress: The following are the examples of bad stress: • death of family members • losing a job • failed to submit a task on time • hospitalization • illness/sickness • sleep problem • abused / neglected • bankruptcy/lack of finances • separation of parents • conflict with peers • physical appearance • being bullied • sexual abuse • traumatic experience • dropping out of school • lack of gadgets/ poor gadgets • left behind from trend • emotional problems • unhappy home/broken family • receive a reprimand from authority

26. According to George Essel and Patrick Owusu (2017) in their research on “causes of students’ stress, its effects on their academic success, and stress management by students”, there are different factors that cause stress among the students. In the case of Environmental factors, worries about the future was the main factor causing stress among students, whereas, class workload was the main element of stress concerning to the Academic factors. In the category of Personal factors, financial problems caused the most stress to students. The causes of stress can affect many aspects of life.

27. Environmental factors of stress occur when an event or stimulus requires us to change in some way that makes a change the living environment a stressful experience. Apart from moving from home to school, commuting going to school, bumping into new faces on campus, disorders from roommates, etc. is tensed experience.

28. Academic factors of stress are the responsibilities related to work in school. While in school students will certainly compound to a heavy academic load which is bound to result in stress. Some factors that happen in the academic curriculum that causes so much stress to students. So many things take place in the day-to-day activities of the academic processes that make students stress up.

29. Physical factors of stress deal with health issues which are the concern of everyone because bad health causes a lot of damage to the life of a person. In the life of a student, health problems cause a lot of stress and this stress turns out to even make the conditions worst by adding insult to injury. Stress can lead to physical symptoms including headaches, upset stomach, elevated blood pressure, chest pain, and problems sleeping.

30. Physical factors of stress deal with health issues which are the concern of everyone because bad health causes a lot of damage to the life of a person. In the life of a student, health problems cause a lot of stress and this stress turns out to even make the conditions worst by adding insult to injury. Stress can lead to physical symptoms including headaches, upset stomach, elevated blood pressure, chest pain, and problems sleeping.

31. Some good effects of positive stress: 1. motivate individual to pursue his goal 2. create a positive effect in every human endeavor 3. boost someone’s morale 4. benefit good health / create good immune system 5. increases performance 6. become more responsible 7. handle things lightly 8. enhance memory 9. drive to surpass the previous achievement 10. improve decisions 11. help someone to grow more with a pleasant attitude 12. have a positive view for the future

32. Some of the bad effects of negative stress: 1. Depression 2. Aggressive behavior 3. Suicidal tendency 4. Involvement in fighting 5. Involvement in gambling 6. Taking alcohol and drugs 7. Early marriage 8. Peer pressure 9. Develop fatigue 10. Irritability 11.Withdrawal from people 12. Changes in sleeping and eating habit

33. My Stress Planner From the listed stressors above. Plan how to work on them. Inside the box write how can you avoid these stressors. Make FIVE ( 5 ) Plans.

34. Task 2: Stress Jokes Pair up with a classmate. Come up with 5 funny jokes about stress in 15 minutes. The goal is for you to lessen the stress that your classmates are feeling through laughter. Share this with the class. Criteria for Scoring Points 5 jokes given 3 Creativity and relevance to topic 3 Audience appeal 2 Grammatically correct sentences and confidence during presentation 2 Total 10

35. Think of other causes and effects of stress that might be encountered by a teenager like you. Make a mind mapping. EXAMPLE

36. Treat mental health as equally important as physical health. Advocate for policies and practices that promote mental well-being in all aspects of life. Provide information about the importance of mental health to dispel negative prejudices and misconceptions. Empower communities with knowledge to foster acceptance. Educate the Public Prioritize Mental Health Listen to the stories of those in need without stigma or criticism. Create a safe space where individuals feel valued and understood. Offer Non-Judgmental Support Breaking the Stigma Eliminating stigma is the first step toward improving the mental health of society. By fostering understanding and creating an inclusive environment, we can encourage more people to seek help and support.

37. Ways to Improve Mental Health There are many simple yet effective ways to enhance mental health. By incorporating small but meaningful changes into daily life, individuals can build resilience and foster emotional well-being. There are many simple yet effective ways to enhance mental health. By incorporating small but meaningful changes into daily life, individuals can build resilience and foster emotional well-being. Exercise, yoga, or even a leisurely walk can significantly reduce stress and improve mood. Physical activity promotes the release of endorphins, which enhance happiness and relaxation. Adequate rest and nutritious meals contribute to mental balance. A consistent sleep schedule and a balanced diet are essential for emotional stability and cognitive function. Engage in Physical Activity Maintain Healthy Sleep and Diet Meeting with friends or family provides valuable emotional support. Building meaningful relationships helps combat feelings of isolation and strengthens mental resilience. Foster Social Connections

38. Support Systems and Resources Talk to a licensed psychologist, psychiatrist, or counselor about your concerns. Call a hotline to help you whenever you need emergency support. Join a local or online community to share experiences and get support. Use mental health apps for meditation, mood tuning, and relaxation tips. Professional Health Hotlines Support Groups Mental Health Apps

39. THANK YOU THANK YOU FOR ATTENDING THIS PRESENTATION. LET'S MAKE MENTAL HEALTH A SHARED PRIORITY.

40. Q2- ASSESSMENT 1 1. Give 5 common responsibilities of Adolescents 2. Give 5 common ways on how we can establish sense of responsibility.

41. Q2- ASSESSMENT 1 1. Give 5 common responsibilities of Adolescents 2. Give 5 common ways on how we can establish sense of responsibility. 3. What is stress? 4. What are causes of Good Stress? (5) 5. What are causes of Bad Stress? (5)